The actor, 39, announced his pooch’s death on Instagram, saying, “Anyone who has ever truly known me in the last 14 years has known this true prince. noah has been by my side through up and down. thick and thin. feast and famine.”

He elaborated on the heartbreaking news by writing, “In loving him i learned to love myself more fully. he taught me compassion and patience and generosity… and oh how he made me laugh. he made friends wherever he went. his spirit was pure.”

He noted that he is a “better person” for having had the canine in his life.